28 Aug 2012

Building & Construction

 

Bizcommunity launches new newsletters

We've launched five new newsletters, to bring you the latest news in your sector of interest - or even sectors of interest. The five new letters are CSI, Sport, Mining, Military & Security, and Building & Construction.

For example, in CSI, there's still time to enter the rhino conservation mountain bike race and help raise awareness and boost the protection of one of our most iconic animals.

And on the military front, the SA Army is battling to cope fulfilling its various commitments... obsolete equipment hampers operations when our troops on peace-keeping operations go up against heavily armed rebel armies.

When does negotiation cease being negotiation and become war and anarchy? Paddy Hartdegen reckons what happened at Lonmin shows what happens when the boundaries are crossed.

He was the first man on the moon, but now Neil Armstrong, US astronaut has died at the age of 82.

Closer to the earth, but still in the air, 1Time has got a business rescue. That's good news, the more competition there is, anywhere in commerce and industry, the better it is for us, the consumer.

Finally, Jimmy Manyi is no longer the government and cabinet spokesperson. His contract has not been renewed. Not everyone might agree wholeheartedly with the official line on how Manyi performed in his role, however.

Rod Baker, content director

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Engineering


Distributed-generation reduces reliance on a single energy source
According to ESI-Africa, the electrical power grid is under pressure as capacity continually increases, and the likelihood of cascading outages is increasingly likely. The solution may be the use of distributed-generation, says Trevor de Vries, MD of 3W Power/AEG Power Solutions, South Africa. "By distributing smaller generating capacity at multiple locations, the pitfalls of relying on a single remote source of power are greatly reduced." Read more >>

Africa Energy Indaba will focus on securing continent's energy future
The fifth annual Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) will be the forum and business networking opportunity for decision-makers and leading role-players in government and business who are passionate about securing Africa's energy future. The indaba will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 19-21 February 2013. Read more >>

SA‚ DRC sign hydroelectric power treaty
[Paul Vecchiatto] Cabinet has approved the treaty between SA and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the development of the Grand Inga Hydroelectric Project. Read more >>

Engineering improves healthcare
Dr Megan Russell is using her engineering knowledge to find practical solutions to the problems of healthcare in poorer countries by helping develop medical technology appropriate for more primitive conditions. Read more >>

Architecture and Planning


Four factors in successful retail developments
[Heidi Franck] There four factors property investors need to take into account before launching new retail developments, if they wish to ensure their investments do not join the list of those that prove unsuccessful. Despite the number of shopping centres opening up in residential areas there are still a number of unsuccessful retail initiatives that are battling to remain afloat. Read more >>

Civil Engineering


Building plans passed up 8.3%: Stats SA
[Helmo Preuss] The real value of building plans passed as reported by larger municipalities rose by 8.3% quarter on quarter (q/q) seasonally adjusted and annualised (saa) in the second quarter‚ according to Statistics SA (Stats SA) data released on Thursday. Read more >>

Construction


Accord ups safety, health standards in construction
JOHANNESBURG: Government and key role players have signed an agreement that will reinforce adherence to stringent safety and health standards in the construction sector. Read more >>


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